Passage, Paragraph, and Prayer
“Passage, Paragraph, and Prayer” is a biweekly devotional podcast. Each episode consists of a passage from the Bible, a paragraph meditating on that passage, and a closing prayer. This podcast is produced by Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winner, South Dakota.
Passage, Paragraph, and Prayer
Grace Comes Before Obedience (Psalm 119:17)
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Season 4
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Episode 14
In mainstream American Christianity, obedience to God is often presented as our free choice. But in this verse the psalmist makes clear that God must act before we can act in a godly way. He must give before we can give to him. His grace comes before our obedience.
Music Credit: Johann Sebastian Bach, Trio from Brandenburg Concerto, No. 1, Movement 4